Criminal Justice

43.0107  CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLICE SCIENCE

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Criminal Justice Program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills that relate to performing entry-level duties as a patrolman, corrections officer, juvenile officer, security officer and probation officer.  The course stresses patrol and related duties such as traffic and crowd control, the American legal system, techniques used in the police laboratory and training in emergency and disaster situations.  Also stressed is physical development with a strong emphasis on self-defense and the building of self-confidence.  Investigatory techniques such as interviewing and evidence gathering, report writing, a study of juvenile law and procedure, the techniques of crime prevention, the criminal process from arrest through conviction and procedural matters affecting law enforcement such as arrest, search and seizure and legal principles developed in information lessons are utilized in supervised simulated situations. The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.

Specialized Equipment:	Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:	Personal Qualifications:
Personal Protective    Equipment CPR Mannequin Handcuffs Law Enforcement Gear Belts	Police Patrol Officer Security Officer Correctional Officer Police, Fire and    Ambulance Dispatchers Forensic Evidence Technician	Physical Stamina and    Strength Weight Lifting Walking Good Hand and Eye    Coordination Problem Solving Skills Ability to Work    Independently and in    a Team Patience Endurance Good Communication    Skills

 

CAREERS:

Bailiffs

Corrections Officers & Jailers

Police Detectives

Police & Sheriff's Patrol

Private Detectives and Investigators

Certifications available to qualified students:

Industry Certification	Provider Name
Certificate of Training - Recognition and    Identification of Hazardous Materials   (HAZMAT)	Pennsylvania State Fire Academy
First Aid	American Red Cross
Adult CPR	American Red Cross
AED Essentials	American Red Cross
Certified Protection Officer, CPO	International Foundation for Protection Officers